CVE-2018-10897

yum-utils: reposync: improper path validation may lead to directory traversal

Published Aug 1, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS 5.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
A directory traversal issue was found in reposync, a part of yum-utils, where reposync fails to sanitize paths in remote repository configuration files. If an attacker controls a repository, they may be able to copy files outside of the destination directory on the targeted system via path traversal. If reposync is running with heightened privileges on a targeted system, this flaw could potentially result in system compromise via the overwriting of critical system files. Version 1.1.31 and older are believed to be affected.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-2956 A directory traversal issue was found in reposync, a part of yum-utils, where reposync fails to sanitize paths in remote repository configuration files. If an attacker controls a repository, they may be able to copy files outside of the destination directory on the targeted system via path traversal. If reposync is running with heightened privileges on a targeted system, this flaw could potentially result in system compromise via the overwriting of critical system files. Version 1.1.31 and older are believed to be affected.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.04027}

epss

{'score': 0.0275}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:54 AM
Reserved
May 9, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 1, 2018, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:34 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 11, 2018, 12:00 AM